Admiral's Regatta 2016

Admiral's Regatta 2016 Flyer

Admiral's Regatta 2016 Feeder Race NoR
Admiral's Regatta 2016 Registration Form
Admiral's Regatta 2016 NoR

Results, Admiral's Warmup Series

Click here for the series results.

Wednesday Sailing Results

2016 March 23
2016 March 16
2016 March 9th
2016 March 2nd
2016 Feb 24th

R.I.P. Georgie and Crew - Tragic loss of SV Tara

Certainly not forgotten at HBYC

George's beautiful yacht "Tara"
Photo credit to Roy McBride

With huge regret and sadness we must report that George Mills' beautiful old wooden yacht was wrecked on Sunday night or Monday morning on the Cape West Coast not far from Yzerfontein. Details not clear yet - see the initial NSRI report here.

Georgie - as we was fondly known - was truly a remarkable and cheerful member at the club. A proud Scot and a long time sailor, he had a real passion for classical wooden yachts. And did I mention traditional Scottish songs and music!  See this link for a very impromptu recording taken by cellphone over the Monday Table one evening about two weeks ago (all credit to Robin Parker). What a beautiful way to be remembered! 

R.I.P Georgie, you are very sadly missed!

The two crew members (well friends in fact) were Rachel Daly, and her husband PJ (who.survived). Most sincere condolences to all involved, especially PJ -  from all at the club. In fact they were regular visitors and often joined George with the festivities.  

Some detail on Tara on Roy McBride's Blog.

A very sad day, glad we have these memories....

Memorials

Memorial Service for Keith Gemmell, previous Commodore, will be held at the Hout Bay Yacht Club on Sunday 17 January at 2 p.m. The plan to take his ashes to sea that day has been postponed due to the prevailing weather.

Memorial Service for Alistair Peden, well known in Cape sailing community and a past member, will be held in the Hout Bay Yacht Club on Wednesday 20 January at 2 p.m.

Wednesday night racing results

1. Megafreight
2. Faraway
3. Skebenga

They drifted around the course in very light but very pleasant conditions, producing some great scenery in the bay!

Detailed results here.

LTC Phoenix takes it again!

Wednesday Sailing Results, 25 November 2015

1. LTC Phoenix 
2. Megafreight No 3 
3. Faraway No 3 
4. Skebenga 
5. JML 2 

Detailed results here.

HBYC 2015 Club Champs Results!

No surprises, Theo Yon and team made the most of the light conditions on the Saturday to comfortably win the event! 

Although the forecasts showed gale-force winds for the weekend, Saturday was extremely light and we worked hard to get the minimum of three races completed! Nevertheless it was pleasant out on the water and the racing was very tight amongst the front of the fleet. Crews were back in good time to watch the RWC final in the clubhouse. 

Sunday was completely blown out with a gale-force black South Easter, and most of us were happy to stay at home until the prize-giving dinner that evening. More on that event will follow later today!

Results

1 LTC 
2 Megafreight
3 Faraway
4 JML2
5 Skebenga
6 JML3

Detailed results here.

Wednesday Summer Series Opens!

Results of Race 1:

LTC Phoenix 
Megafreight 
Faraway 
JML 2 
Skebenga 

Detailed results here

Summer Opening Cruise, and Club Champs coming soon!

Dear Members,

Our commodore is pleased to announce the Opening Cruise will be on Sunday 25 October! This is always a fun day out, please note the times below. 

Schedule of Events:

12h00    Guests to meet in bar area

13h00    Boats to be on the water

14h00    Sail past and salute to Commodore

15h00    Return to Harbour and the Club. Fires will be lit, braai packs will be on sale.

15h30    Presentation by Theo Yon on his trip to China (30 mins)

17h00    Rugby World Cup semi-final  

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Club Champs will be on Saturday and Sunday 31 Oct and 1 Nov 2015.

The Keelboat Prizegiving Dinner will be on the Sunday evening (1 Nov).

Club Champs NoR

Club Champs Prizegiving, Notice and Booking Form

N.B. Booking is essential for the Prizegiving Dinner - see the links above for details.